Nicoletti press release goof calls supporters "rich housewives"

Syracuse, NY -- A press release sent out today by the Joe Nicoletti for Mayor campaign referred to "rich housewives" as one of the contingents making up a crowd of female supporters at his headquarters.

The release, sent to local media outlets read:

"Today, a crowd of female supporters gathered at the Joe Nicoletti campaign headquarters to announce the formation of "Women for Joe Nicoletti". The group was comprised of prominent local union leaders, small business owners, community activists, rich housewives, and teachers. All pledged to volunteer their time and resources to Nicoletti's campaign and vowed to work hard to get him elected."

The wording was an error, said Scott McLean, speaking for the campaign.

"A staff member sent the wrong version," McLean said. "That should not be in there. It's just supposed to read 'housewives.'"

After realizing what happened, McLean said he notified the media outlets that the version contained the error.

Nicoletti, a former assemblyman and common councilor, is challenging the Democratic Party pick Stephanie Miner in a primary for the city's top post.